Gay Movies & Short Films to Watch on YouTube

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You Like That

2023 Drama

In Edinburgh, an introverted gay American student yearns for the romantic ideals he has read about in 19th-century literature.

My Lockdown Romance

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Explores Tom's unspoken love for Kendrick, rekindling their friendship amidst life changes and revelations.

Zero for Conduct

1933 Drama

In a repressive boarding school with rigid rules of behavior, four boys decide to rebel against the direction on a celebration day.

This Filthy World

2006 Comedy, Documentary

Jeff Garlin delves into the eccentric work of John Waters in this documentary.

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a BLOOM

2021 Drama

After returning home from conversion therapy, Nick seeks to move on from his previous partner. While catching up with his friends, he locks eyes with a strange yet familiar figure he eagerly hopes to meet.

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The Lessons My Mother Taught Me

2016 Drama

Benji reflects on the rise and devastating collapse of his friendship with Nino, but his version of events is challenged by what the audience witnesses. As his first sexual experience awakens violent impulses he refuses to acknowledge, Benji twists his memories and his mother's teachings into a chilling justification for an unforgivable act.

Going South

2012 Drama

Before returning to his army base, Gi Tae seeks out Jun Young, a former superior who has already completed his military service. After their reunion takes a bitter turn, Gi Tae makes a reckless decision that sends the two on an unexpected journey, where unresolved tensions and long buried secrets begin to surface.

La Mission

2009 Drama

In a tough minority neighborhood, a single-parent ex-con faces personal turmoil when he discovers his son is gay, testing his values and understanding of acceptance.

Kavafis

1996 Drama

A film loosely based on the life of Greek poet Konstantinos Kavafis.

The Broadcast Tapes of Dr. Peter

1993 Documentary

A young doctor's final two years with AIDS are intimately chronicled.

The Fourth Man

1983 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Haunted by visions of impending danger, a man embarks on a passionate affair with a mysterious woman, risking everything in a journey that blurs the line between fate and desire.

Punks

2000 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Four gay African-American friends in L.A. navigate life's ups and downs, from photography to drag.

Sin

2021 Drama

Harry meets Liam in a disastrous encounter that blossoms into a beautiful love story, questioning if love can absolve sins.

Somewhere Over That Rainbow

2016 Drama

Follows the journey of six young Australians searching for acceptance and freedom as they announce their sexual orientation to friends and family.

The Sum of Us

1994 Comedy, Drama

A widowed father searches for love while supporting his gay son in his own pursuit of happiness.

Forty Deuce

1982 Drama

A man's plan to secure drug money takes a tragic turn.

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dik

2011 Comedy, Drama

A concerned father of a six year old takes it the wrong way.

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EX

2023 Drama

A man tries to help his lover overcome an addiction, only to find out that change must come from within.

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Rock Pockets

2007 Drama

A sugar rush of sex, politics, and rock 'n' roll, as seen through the eyes of a boy at the fair.

What We Do Is Secret

2007 Drama, Musical

The true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon after getting kicked out of high school.

Breaking the Rules

2023 Comedy

One night while lying in bed Kyle and David decide to do something to spice things up by declaring they are going to pursue a "non-intimate open relationship".

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A Different Direction

2019 Drama

Frankie is a black, gay man in his 30's struggling to make ends meet while being forced to confront one of the biggest challenges of his life.

The Leather Boys

1964 Drama, Romance

An immature teenager enters a marriage with a young biker, only to become disillusioned with the realities of working-class life and her husband's close bond with his best friend.

The Boy and the Wind

1967 Drama, Mystery

A young engineer on holiday befriends a boy with a mysterious relationship with the wind. Their close bond raises suspicions in a small town. When the boy disappears, the engineer is accused of his murder.

Happy Birthday, Gemini

1980 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Harvard student's romance hits a twist when he realizes, on his 21st birthday, that his true love lies with his girlfriend's brother, navigating taboo and the complexities of desire.

The Big Night (La notte brava)

1959 Drama

Scinttilone and Ruggeretto's escapades in Rome lead to a night of adventure and self-discovery, blurring lines between friendship and survival.

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Twice as Shy

2024 Horror, Romance, Thriller

Rick agrees to watch over his best friend, Jack, during his first full moon as a werewolf.

Gay Movies & Short Films on YouTube

All Gay Films Currently Streaming on YouTube

You Like That

My Lockdown Romance

Zero for Conduct

This Filthy World

a BLOOM

The Lessons My Mother Taught Me

Going South

La Mission

Kavafis

The Broadcast Tapes of Dr. Peter

The Fourth Man

Punks

Sin

Somewhere Over That Rainbow

The Sum of Us

Forty Deuce

dik

EX

Rock Pockets

What We Do Is Secret

Breaking the Rules

A Different Direction

The Leather Boys

The Boy and the Wind

Happy Birthday, Gemini

The Big Night (La notte brava)

Twice as Shy

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